Farmers National Bank creates community development manager role

Farmers National Bank of Canfield has named Juan Santiago as vice president, community development manager in a newly created role.

In the position, Santiago, a mortgage banker, will focus on optimizing community development efforts and overseeing customer access to the bank for low-to-moderate income households. He'll originate both residential and small business loans in the position.

"Farmers is dedicated to serving all families in our host communities, without exception," said Farmers chief banking officer Mark Witmer in a statement. "With his extensive banking and community experience, Juan is a unique asset to our markets, as he assures that all community members have access to lending opportunities."

It's a seemingly unique position for a firm such as Farmers National Bank, which has about $2.2 billion in bank assets (and about $1 billion in assets through its trust company) as it underscores the bank's efforts to serve both small business and lower income clients across its largely rural footprint.